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April 20, 2023 by SarahHughes

It lifts my heart when I see and hear how my input makes a difference to the people and businesses I work with. Take 60 seconds to hear the difference I’ve made to ClearCycle, now the UK’s fastest-growing retailer (and a sustainable one too). If you’re not YET using video testimonials in your business and […]

Filed Under: b2b, B2B Lead Generation, b2bmarketing, Content, Content Marketing, Marketing, Selling, Social Media Marketing, video marketing Tagged With: B2B marketing, marketing, sales, sales psychology, selling, social selling

8 Reasons why Switched-On B2B Marketers Ensure they’ve a Connectivity Strategy on LinkedIn

January 28, 2019 by SarahHughes

Build your network

1. Birds that fly together buy together, so connecting to an ideal prospect means they bring THEIR network to you 2. You can message your connections within LinkedIn, so you can market via LinkedIn even if they don’t opt in to receive emails 3. Your connections see your status updates on LinkedIn, so you’re able […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Communication, LinkedIn Lead Generation, Networking, Sales psychology, Selling, Social Selling, Uncategorized

Fed Up of Wasting the Time of Your Sales People and Prospects? FREE Qualifying Checklist

January 14, 2019 by SarahHughes

Qualifying Checklist

I have an automated scheduling link for prospective customers, which is very well used. However, it can mean time wasted for the enquirer and myself, if we’re not the right fit for each other. To avoid this, I use these questions and thought you might wish to aswell: [Intro] Thank you for requesting a chat […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Communication, LinkedIn Lead Generation, Marketing, Sales psychology, Selling

IN THE DARK About How LinkedIn Can Attract Leads, Clients, Sales For You Too? REVEALED: 22 Methods Used By The Top LinkedIn Experts

October 12, 2017 by SarahHughes

If you’re like the vast majority of users, it’s likely you visit a few, well-trodden places on LinkedIn. I’m going to hazard a guess it’s likely to be these 3, or maybe 4, places: Your home page Your messages Your notifications Who Viewed my Profile (LinkedIn’s most irresistible feature!). Yes? If so, this is entirely […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, LinkedIn Lead Generation, Marketing, Networking, Selling, Social Selling Tagged With: automated marketing, b2b lead generation, B2B marketing, LinkedIn lead generation, linkedin networking, online marketing, Social media marketing, social selling

Seasonality Marketing – How Strawberries & Hearts Can Grow Your Sales In ANY Sector

February 14, 2017 by SarahHughes

I was browsing the fruit aisle for a healthy snack and noticed this packet of strawberries in heart-shaped packaging. ‘How clever,’ I thought. And then it got me thinking even more… How could you and I use simple methods in our own marketing to stand out from our competitors? Just one way in which we can […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Engagement, Marketing, Sales psychology, Selling Tagged With: marketing, packaging, seasonal marketing

What To Say So Your Audience Listens

February 5, 2017 by SarahHughes

man with fingers in ears not listening

  “Our communications are falling on deaf ears,” said James, an MD I met yesterday in Bristol. James explained that his company relies on their email marketing and website achieving click-throughs by rail professionals. Worryingly, the current click-through rates aren’t great. A Common Problem Whilst certainly perplexing for him, James’ problem of failing to engage […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Brand, Communication, Engagement, Marketing, Message development, Sales psychology, Selling

2 Networking NO-NOs Guaranteed To Get You A Red Card

December 20, 2016 by SarahHughes

Hands holding up red cards

I’m a BIG believer in the power of relationships. Not only do relationships give extra meaning and fun to our lives, they’re essential for sales success. After all, people buy from people. Face-to-face interactions secure better awareness of the market & your position in it (personally and professionally), and identify immediate opportunities. NOT meeting key contacts […]

Filed Under: Brand, Engagement, Marketing, Networking, Sales psychology, Selling

The ONLY 8 Reasons Anyone Will Buy From You (Even If They’re A Corporate)

November 10, 2016 by SarahHughes

8 reasons graphic

So many marketers talk about the features of a product or service. And yes, features are certainly important in the decision-making process. You might also understandably ask, ”What about the benefits?” Yep, benefits of the product or service are important too. But what really moves your prospect to a decision are the EMOTIONAL benefits they (or […]

Filed Under: Engagement, Marketing, Sales psychology, Selling Tagged With: B2B marketing, LinkedIn lead generation, marketing, sales, sales psychology

Ever NOT Won Work You Thought A Cert? Discover 2 Major Reasons Why

October 14, 2016 by SarahHughes

Hands of woman crumple sheets of paper at the table

You finally secure that long awaited meeting with your no. 1 prospect… The great news is that they loved everything you suggested! “They’re really keen, they’re going to go for it!” you might well be heard saying to your colleagues (if not yourself). You happily email the promised proposal and wait for the confirmation. And […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Marketing, Sales psychology, Selling

The 1 BIG Secret To Prospecting On LinkedIn

July 14, 2016 by SarahHughes

Hand reaching out through computer screen

Many people unwittingly make the mistake of thinking that LinkedIn is only for connecting to people you already know. Whilst LinkedIn IS great for helping to keep you front of mind with those you know, in my view it’s not the real jewel in LinkedIn’s crown. For me, the jewel is LinkedIn’s ability to enable […]

Filed Under: B2B Lead Generation, Communication, Engagement, LinkedIn Lead Generation, Marketing, Selling, Social Selling Tagged With: automated marketing, B2B marketing, LinkedIn, LinkedIn lead generation, linkedin networking, online marketing, Social media marketing, social selling

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